The Heians or Pinans are widely the most recognisable and practised kata in karate circles today, they are also arguably the most misunderstood. If analysed, practised and taught effectively the... More > Heian/Pinan kata have the potential to be a complete fighting system for the learning karateka, containing strikes, kicks, joint locks, throws, grappling and so on. With over 350 pictures this book shows how the Heian kata can be used as tools for a physical confrontation, building skills for this environment that could help an individual escape from this scenario, using simple, effective, progressive bunkai contained within this series of kata. ‘Lee’s book helps show that karate can be a very real solution to the problem of civilian self defence. It is an excellent read and I highly recommend it.’ Iain Abernethy-6th Dan World Combat Association< Less

This book is an overview on the 10 keys needed to learn and develop practical kata applications regardless of what style or system your practice.
Originally, kata held the fighting concepts and... More > principles for a complete self-defence fighting system. However, in today’s age, much of the practical aspect of karate has been lost in time. By reading this book you will learn the context in which these traditional kata were designed to be used and how the motions within those kata can be applied in self-defence situations.
This book is not a comprehensive study on kata; rather it is a fantastic starting point and reference guide for your own kata bunkai training.
With quotes from past and present masters as well as numerous photographs, which demonstrate practical applications to form movements, there is something of value for both those new to kata bunkai and the more experienced practitioner.
The perfect handbook that fits easily into your kit bag!< Less

The Heians or Pinans are widely the most recognisable and practised kata in karate circles today, they are also arguably the most misunderstood. If analysed, practised and taught effectively the... More > Heian/Pinan kata have the potential to be a complete fighting system for the learning karateka, containing strikes, kicks, joint locks, throws, grappling and so on.
With over 350 pictures this book shows how the Heian kata can be used as tools for a physical confrontation, building skills for this environment that could help an individual escape from this scenario, using simple, effective, progressive bunkai contained within this series of kata.
‘Lee’s book helps show that karate can be a very real solution to the problem of civilian self defence. It is an excellent read and I highly recommend it.’
Iain Abernethy-6th Dan World Combat Association< Less

This is the bok that shows what the Bassai Sho Shotokan Karate kata does. It takes movemnts that many show as preposterous for the sake of self defence and applies them to modern situations and... More > needs.
Sensei John Burke teaches internationally on courses and seminars, and has produced a series of books and dvds that explain what Karate can really be used for.
Forget the fads, Tradition is where it's at.< Less

This is the bok that shows what the Bassai Sho Shotokan Karate kata does. It takes movemnts that many show as preposterous for the sake of self defence and applies them to modern situations and... More > needs.
Sensei John Burke teaches internationally on courses and seminars, and has produced a series of books and dvds that explain what Karate can really be used for.
Forget the fads, Tradition is where it's at.< Less

Very few fighters look at the medical facts related to fighting injuries & why people present at a hospital after a street fight. To ensure one is training techniques for self defense (to avoid... More > serious) we should be looking at what is damaging & combining that with a balance of the probability that an injury will actually occur. This is opposed to blindly practicing techniques year after year that according to the data rarely cause a serious injury in a street fight. The full glossy color 8.5x11 inch book covers: emergency department & police data, anatomy of martial art techniques producing medical outcomes, street fighting data & training curriculum design. Dr Jason Armstrong, 6th Dan is the primary author & has fought in a full contact MMA event in Japan & has been studying martial arts for 25 years. He has held national titles in fighting & forms & lived in Japan. He is CEO of Medeserv, a medical focused company for clinician registration education. Contributors include Doctors, Taekwondo, Karate & MMA.< Less

Want to add a new Kata to your current Karate arsenal? Then this is the book for you.
Shodan - A Step by Step guide will let Andrew Banks sensei help you learn the first Ryu-Do Kata in the series.... More > Learn not only the moves but also basic Bunkai and Oyo for your techniques to add realism and application.
Then if you want to take your training to the next level you can start to develop the timing that will make it perfect for competition.
So, do not delay, get yours TODAY!< Less

Want to add a new Kata to your current Karate arsenal? Then this is the book for you.
Shodan - A Step by Step guide will let Andrew Banks sensei help you learn the first Ryu-Do Kata in the series.... More > Learn not only the moves but also basic Bunkai and Oyo for your techniques to add realism and application.
Then if you want to take your training to the next level you can start to develop the timing that will make it perfect for competition.
So, do not delay, get yours TODAY!< Less

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